Why have a morning ritual? Starting your day in a calm and pleasant way gives you a sense of stability and something to look forward to. It’s also a nice time to take a few moments to yourself and be thankful for what you have.

My morning ritual is pretty low key and quiet. I get ready for work, usually have a smoothie, sometimes I read a Bible passage, and I start off the day pretty upbeat! On Saturdays I will try to make pancakes or something special for breakfast.

Falling in love flourless chocolate cake recipe!
Areyou ready to "FALL" in love with this decadent gluten-free flourless cake?? It also happens to be vegetarian and will a few simple subsitutions can be vegan!
A good friend of mine had her bridal shower this summer. We put together a recipe book for the bride-to-be, and here is m

Pet photographer's ambitious adoption photos ( adorable )!Pet photographer's ambitious adoption photos.
I love this idea!
The photographer takes a dog in a shelter and uses simple costumes and decoration to promote adoption. The logic behind this is that by photographing the dogs in a more serene/family oriented enviornment, potential adoptees can s

The little things count!
The little things we do for happiness count!
I think we live in a world that always promises better things, when what we truly need is often right in front of us! Do you agree?
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Joel Osteen: Everyday is a new day and quotes on happiness![bcvideo vid="1163365760001" pid="96582452001" height="410" width="480"]
Quotes for happiness:
What is the meaning of life? To be happy and useful.
[Peace] is the highest and most strenuous act of the soul, but an entirely harmonious act, in which all our powers and affections are blending